The Chalet Motel, A Travelodge by Wyndham

I was racing for the weekend and needed somewhere at the last minute, so I booked Chalet. It was cheap and available, and as a first motel stay I was pretty satisfied. The room and bed were spacious, and the freezer had a thick block of ice that looked like it had been there a long time. The bathroom was cramped, with the shower right in front of the toilet. Outside, the pool sits in the front yard, where nature has apparently taken a dip too, and passing drivers might see you enjoying yourself. The front desk worker is reachable until 9pm. After that, you’re on your own for the night. I’m a minimalist, so it worked for me, but book according to what you need.

A good spot to rest before another day of skiing, especially if you’re with friends. The rooms are big, with two queen beds, a table, and a couch, plus a fridge that fits enough food for a weekend. It’s pretty clean and the water gets hot. I do wish the bathroom had a heater. Don’t set the room heater too high or it shuts off. I only figured out to keep it at 76 or 78 after three stays 😂😂😂. The TVs need replacing, but the wifi is good, so bring an iPad or laptop.

Being just minutes from everything in Manchester made the location ideal, and our room was larger than other rentals around there. It’s a bit dated inside, but the price, space, and service made it worthwhile. We’d booked for two even though there were six of us, and the gentleman checking us in was very welcoming and quick to get us more towels. The heated pool was a hit, and the young woman at the desk kindly brought extra pillows. Most hotels would’ve charged us for the extra people.

It’s an okay motel and clearly kept very clean, but it needs more attention to detail. The pullout sofa bed was just bare foam with ripped zipper fabric around it, and the curtain and rod were broken. At the rates they charge, those things should be fixed between stays. It also hasn’t been updated.